Cost of living in Galaţi, Romania vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Galaţi (Romania) is 11% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 38 lei (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 183 | - 0% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 100 | + 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 48 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 lei (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | 9 lei (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 36 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.22 lei (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 17 | + 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 lei (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 64 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.44 lei (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 39 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.17 lei (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 21 | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.03 lei (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 24 | - 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 lei (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 244 | - 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 27 | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.84 lei (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 14 | - 37% | |
Housing | - 21% | |||
Housing in Galaţi (Romania) is 21% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,400 lei (Mex$ 6,782) | Mex$ 14,843 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,196 lei (Mex$ 5,794) | Mex$ 6,999 | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 458 lei (Mex$ 2,222) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 920 lei (Mex$ 4,460) | Mex$ 8,735 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 679 lei (Mex$ 3,288) | Mex$ 4,635 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 336 lei (Mex$ 1,629) | Mex$ 770 | + 112% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 351 | - 50% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,848 lei (Mex$ 8,955) | Mex$ 8,035 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350 lei (Mex$ 1,697) | Mex$ 1,699 | - 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 88 | + 99% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 lei (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 54 | + 209% | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in Galaţi (Romania) is 17% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 191 lei (Mex$ 925) | Mex$ 848 | + 9% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 144 lei (Mex$ 698) | Mex$ 552 | + 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 245 lei (Mex$ 1,185) | Mex$ 1,345 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 296 lei (Mex$ 1,436) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 17% | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Galaţi (Romania) is 8% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 86,668 lei (Mex$ 419,931) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.53 lei (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 20 | + 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 73 lei (Mex$ 354) | Mex$ 424 | - 17% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 17 lei (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 283 | - 71% | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Galaţi (Romania) is 24% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 lei (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 105 | + 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35 lei (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 137 | + 23% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 113 lei (Mex$ 547) | Mex$ 517 | + 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 lei (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 58 | + 74% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 43 | + 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 lei (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 36 | + 61% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.35 lei (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 23 | - 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 19 | + 141% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18 lei (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 87 | - 2% | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in Galaţi (Romania) is 20% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62 lei (Mex$ 300) | Mex$ 298 | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 38 lei (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 109 | + 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 lei (Mex$ 485) | Mex$ 675 | - 28% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 lei (Mex$ 437) | Mex$ 605 | - 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 110 | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 54 | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.67 lei (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 36 | - 24% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400 lei (Mex$ 1,938) | Mex$ 8,697 | - 78% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei (Mex$ 2.58) | Mex$ 2.78 | - 7% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 114 lei (Mex$ 554) | Mex$ 522 | + 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 53 | + 47% | |
TOTAL | - 7% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Galaţi (Romania) is 7% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 44,000 in Mazatlán you would need to make just about Mex$ 41,075 (8,477 lei) in Galaţi.
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